Five Points South Travel Guide
Birmingham
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Popular places to visit
Vulcan Statue
Towering over the city, this large statue depicting blacksmiths and the Roman god of fire is a fitting reminder of Birmingham’s industrial heritage.
Regions Field
Catch an event at Regions Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Vulcan Park and Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Good People Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Good People Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Five Points South
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Nice people and friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
Staff was very nice, room was clean. Air conditioning was a little loud but overall good.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Clean room
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hassinger Daniels Guest House
Clean rooms, super cute building, perfect location within walking distance of restaurants and bars. Very clear check in and check out instructions. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Painted Lady
My welcome was fantastic! Great communication ahead of my stay and on the day of my arrival, excellent directions and advise on parking. I parked on the street within 200 feet from the entrance, easy walk. My room was on the 3rd floor - i liked going up the stairs, liked the eclectic decor of the ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The breakfast was fresh and the hotel was clean and quite but the elevator wasn’t working at all on day one but eventually they got it fixed.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Five Points South
Highland Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.
Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to McWane Science Center or Regions Field.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
Homewood
Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.
